A Modern History of Materials

A Modern History of Materials: From Stability to Sustainability
English | 2023 | ISBN: 303123989X | 342 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 26 MB
Plastic films, glass optical fibers, silicon crystals, and more – this book is about the history of the materials that have rapidly transformed our society over the last century and their role in the major global challenges of the future. From metal alloys ushering in a new age of industry to advanced materials laying the atomic brickwork of the Digital Revolution, the book examines the societal impact of the modern materials revolution through the twin lenses of stability and sustainability.